The Human Rights Campaign Foundation filed a class action lawsuit Monday against the Office of Personnel Management, challenging a policy that strips gender-affirming care coverage from federal employees, retirees, and their families.
What the Lawsuit Alleges
Five named plaintiffs anchor the case, but it's designed to cover everyone enrolled in the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Service Health Benefits programs who needs gender-affirming care. The complaint argues OPM's blanket exclusion, which took effect January 1, singles out treatment that only transgender people are likely to need, and that the
Source: Washington Blade
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